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The Pool Shed logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE

The Pool Shed

South Portland, ME · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #18Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 35 pool & spa services · 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pool & spa services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Pool Shed is better than 83% of pool & spa services.A
83
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Pool Shed is better than 73% of pool & spa services.B
73
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.The Pool Shed is better than 82% of pool & spa services.A
82
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Pool Shed is better than 97% of pool & spa services.A
97
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Pool Shed is better than 100% of pool & spa services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Pool Shed is better than 11% of pool & spa services.F
11

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Customers hired The Pool Shed for 8 kinds of job.

The Pool Shed for swimming pool water analysis

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.24
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Swimming pool water analysis”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 24 Google reviews tagged “Swimming pool water analysis” · showing 20

EmilyLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Easy water test, kind expert who showed me what additives I needed, and I was out the door. Kind old shop dog was a lovely greeter.

Reasonable priceSwimming pool water analysis
Matt6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

Pool Shed is simply the best pool service company in southern maine! Great team!!

CleaningGeneral repairs & maintenanceSwimming pool summerization+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MissyLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I have been using this store since I moved to Hollis. They are always super nice, knowledgeable in what chemicals and testing. Highly recommend?!

Swimming pool water feature repairsSwimming pool water analysis+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
TomLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Adam Mowry and the entire team were extremely professional, communicative and very polite. Not once did we have and issue. We encountered ledge upon digging and Adam was upfront about everything and gave us a choice of continuing the inground pool or do above ground. They did a fantastic job and there was no…

CleaningGeneral constructionCustom Swimming pool design+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
NathanielLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We have been working with the guys at the Pool Shed for years now. They are always extraordinarily helpful, willing to answer all of my questions (even the ones they hear over and over again!), quick to respond to service issues, well-stocked with the best pool supplies, and a model of a professional,…

General repairs & maintenanceSwimming pool equipment repairSwimming pool water analysis+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
John8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Nothing but positives. Reliable, consistent, professional

CleaningSwimming pool summerizationSwimming pool equipment maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cathy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

The Pool Shed people are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Swimming pool water analysis
Debra6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We are very satisfied with the annual services of opening and closing our pool. Great service. Will always go to them for service.

CleaningDesignInground pool installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Meghann2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

The Pool Shed has taken the time to teach me how to properly care for our pool after purchasing a new house. They’re always available, even in the winter, to answer questions and help where they can. Their home delivery makes it very convenient to get supplies. I’ll only use them for maintenance and water quality checks!

Swimming pool summerizationSwimming pool water analysisWinterization+ Responsiveness
JohnLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

A very good experience. Professional, thorough, patient, and customer oriented. Superior follow up.

CleaningSwimming pool water analysis+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kelly4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Can't say enough good things about this company. Great service and we are so happy with our pool. Definitely a stand-out business that I recommend highly.

CleaningGeneral constructionDesign+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Matt2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Pool Shed installed our pool 10 years ago and have opened and closed it every year since. They have been very responsive to any issues or questions we have had. We TRUST them to always be professional and fair. Great business! Highly recommend

General constructionSwimming pool summerizationSwimming pool water analysis+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
helen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★

Courteous Always there, responsive as well as helpful.

General repairs & maintenanceHot tub test soakingSwimming pool water analysis
Cathy6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I love The Pool Shed! Very professional and very knowledgeable. They are honest, will not sell you anything you don’t need which is not the case at other pool supply companies. Friendly and helpful in all areas. I will always go to The Pool Shed for all my pool needs

Swimming pool summerizationSwimming pool water analysisWinterization+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Don7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable about pools,maintenance and upkeep Highly recommend You could try buying chemicals at a discount store but they seldom work

General repairs & maintenanceSwimming pool summerizationSwimming pool water analysis
Matthew8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 years ago★★★★★

Went to the pool shed on the advice of several people. Glad i did. Being new to the pool group can be daunting. So much information and not all is good. The people at the pool shed helped me maintain my own pool for a first season success.

Swimming pool water analysis+ Quality+ Professionalism
DanLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Swimming pool water analysis
Marc5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceSwimming pool water analysis
AmyEdited 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General repairs & maintenanceSwimming pool summerizationSwimming pool water analysis+ Professionalism
Marilyn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General repairs & maintenanceSwimming pool water analysisWinterization+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Swimming pool water analysis24—
General repairs & maintenance18—
Winterization15—
Swimming pool summerization12—
Cleaning10—
Design8—
General construction7—
Inground pool installation2—

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